Fort TiconderogaIn honor of Veteran’s Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel

Ticonderoga, N.Y. (October 29, 2025) – Join Fort Ticonderoga for a one-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION® living history event on Saturday, November 8th to salute veterans service in the defense of the United States, beginning with the first citizen-soldiers of 1775.

Visitors will step into Fort Ticonderoga as it appeared 250 years ago, capturing a moment of triumph and trepidation for the Northern Department of the Continental Army. Discover the challenges of army life as New York and New England soldiers reached the end of their first campaign season, uncertain if they would stay with the army.

"November 1775 was a fascinating time for the American cause," said Fort Ticonderoga Vice President of Public History, Stuart Lilie. "The Continental Army had to continue fighting even as they were re-raising their army. The fact that the army did not collapse in this moment is a testament to the service of American veterans who did re-enlist, even when the comfort of home called."

Experience the Revolution in “Real Time”

Through dynamic demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will:

  • Witness Weapons Demonstrations: Go beyond loading and firing and explore the many flintlock arms carried by American soldiers assembling at Ticonderoga in 1775. See captured cannons from recent victories at St. Jean and Chambly dragged and scaled by Ticonderoga’s garrison.
  • Soldier and Family Life: Discover how economy and comfort were balanced on the shores of frozen Lake Champlain. See the sights and smell the aromas of the respectable dinner that soldiers and their families enjoyed together. Try the games that American soldiers’ children enjoyed between their chores. See carpentry tools in action and discover the ongoing work as the soldiers’ section, split, and stack wood to stockpile enough fuel to keep the garrison warm.
  • Historic Trades: Feel different leathers and fabrics and watch the skills of repairing shoes and sewing winter clothing. Step inside Fort Ticonderoga’s powder magazine to explore the care and craft of maintaining gunpowder and ammunition. Watch powerful teams of oxen haul supplies and discover their vitality in the fall of 1775.

Special Offer for Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, this event is free for all active and retired military personnel, as well as Fort Ticonderoga Members and Ticonderoga Ambassador Pass Holders.

This REAL TIME REVOLUTION® event is part of Fort Ticonderoga’s new Winter Quarters season schedule. From now through April, visitors can explore the fort through a more intimate experience, featuring lively living history events, engaging seminars, specialty programs, and hands-on workshops.

For the full visitor schedule and other details, visit www.fortticonderoga.org.

About REAL TIME REVOLUTION®

A Cornerstone of America 250 at Fort Ticonderoga REAL TIME REVOLUTION® is a unique multi-year campaign and a central part of its America 250 commemoration. This initiative brings the critical years of 1775-1777 to life through daily living history programs and signature events, offering visitors an unparalleled day-by-day, moment-by-moment experience of the historic events surrounding the American Revolution. Running from 2025 to 2027, this deeply immersive experience uses primary sources to inform programs that highlight Ticonderoga’s vital role in the fight for American independence and the complex figures, like Benedict Arnold, who shaped its course. Visitors can engage in signature events, deeply immersing themselves in the lives, challenges, and triumphs of soldiers and families during this defining Revolutionary period, offering a profound connection to our nation's founding.

 

About Fort Ticonderoga:
Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a major cultural destination, museum, historic site, and center for learning. As a multi-day destination and the premier place to learn more about North America’s military heritage, Fort Ticonderoga engages more than 70,000 visitors each year with an economic impact of more than $16 million annually. Presenting vibrant programs, historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits, Fort Ticonderoga and is open for daily visitation May through October and special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is owned by The Fort Ticonderoga Association, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization, and is supported in part through generous donations and with some general operating support made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts. To view Fort Ticonderoga’s electronic press kit, click here. © The Fort Ticonderoga Association. 2025 All Rights Reserved.

 

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